This is Part 1 of a 2-part, raw and powerful conversation with Larry Hagner—host of The Dad Edge podcast and one of the most trusted voices for high-performing fathers and husbands.

Larry opens up about the darkest moment of his fatherhood journey: the pain, the guilt, and the pivotal decision that changed everything.

We talk about the shame men carry, the stories we hold onto, and why so many high-achieving dads stay stuck even when they know better.

This episode will challenge you to take a hard look in the mirror and ask:
What are you still carrying that’s holding you back from being the man your family deserves?

We unpack:

• The hidden guilt sabotaging your leadership at home

• Why most men never truly forgive themselves

• The difference between being present and actually connected

• How pain can become the fuel for your purpose

And if you're a dad or leader looking to grow, make sure you preorder Larry’s new book, The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood, dropping Sept 16th.
I already preordered mine—do yourself and your family a favor, and go get yours too.

Order Yours Here!

🎧 Part 2 drops next week, where we go even deeper into healing, surrender, and how to finally let go of what’s holding you back.

Why do so many high-achieving men succeed on paper but struggle to create the deep, connected relationships they really want?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by David Chambers — men’s coach, speaker, and host of The Authentic Man Podcast. David helps men overcome avoidant attachment, heal shame around vulnerability, and step into relationships built on trust, intimacy, and authenticity.

We dig into:

• Why vulnerability is the missing link for so many men

• How to recognize and break free from avoidant patterns

• Practical steps to build emotional awareness and deeper connection

• The intersection of conscious masculinity and modern dating

If you’ve ever felt like you’re winning in business but losing in love, or if you want to lead with more honesty and courage in every area of life, this episode is your roadmap.

Follow David:
Instagram – @theauthenticman_
Website – theauthenticman.net

You’re not stuck because you’re lazy.
You’re stuck because you’ve traded fear for familiarity… and faith for control.

In this episode, we dive deep into why fear isn’t your enemy it’s your indicator. And why faith, not certainty, is the only way you’ll ever feel fully alive.

We cover:

✅ Why fear without purpose is just chaos (and how to flip it into clarity)
✅ How to spot the hidden “comfort traps” killing your fulfillment
✅ The real reason your goals feel flat, even when you're winning
✅ 4 tactical tools to help you lead with faith (not fear)
✅ The weekly “Stretch Rep” that builds confidence in the unknown

If you're tired of playing it safe and ready to lead from courage...
🎯 It's time to get to work.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding back your voice, playing small, or waiting to feel “ready” before showing up fully—this episode is your sign to stop waiting.

In this conversation with high-performance coach and author Jonny Pardoe, we break down how consistently showing up in podcasting creates a compound effect on your confidence, clarity, and identity.

Inside the episode:

• Why using your voice unlocks new levels of self-belief

• How podcasting builds momentum in other areas of life

• The hidden benefits of public vulnerability

• Why you don’t need a huge audience to make massive internal shifts

⚠️ Heads up: My mic didn’t register correctly during recording, so there’s some echo on my end—but stick with it. The insights are worth it.

If you’ve been playing small or waiting to feel ready… this one will light a fire under you.

Most high performers know how to grind. They know how to push. But ask them to sit still without an agenda, without a fire to put out and their mind starts to panic.

Because when the noise stops… the truth starts to speak.

This episode dives into one of the most overlooked skills in peak performance: stillness. Not passivity. Not laziness. Intentional, strategic stillness. The kind that creates clarity, not chaos.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Why your constant busyness is really just fear in disguise

• How to stop reacting and start operating from power

• The mindset shift that turns stillness into a weapon

• Tactical tools to build clarity into your week

• A challenge to face what you’ve been avoiding in the silence

If you're constantly solving, fixing, or chasing and you're ready to move with purpose instead of pressure. Then this one is just for you.

Ever said, “I just don’t feel like it” and used that as your reason not to follow through?

You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: that resistance you feel? It’s not a sign to stop. It’s a chemical reaction in your brain. And if you keep letting your feelings dictate your actions, you’ll keep building the identity of someone who only shows up when it’s easy.

In this episode, we break down what your feelings really are from the chemical and neurological perspective and why they have so much influence over your behavior.

You’ll learn how to override those default responses, anchor your actions in your identity, and build unshakable consistency even when motivation is nowhere to be found.

Whether it’s skipping the gym, hitting snooze, or avoiding that boring task, you’ll finally understand what’s really going on in your brain… and how to take back control.

If you’re ready to stop being a slave to your emotions and start living in alignment with who you want to be, this one is just for you.

High performers don’t quit because it’s hard.
They quit because they confuse planning with progress.

If you’ve been stuck in “prep mode,” overthinking your next move, or telling yourself you’re not ready yet—this episode is going to call you out.

You’ll learn:

• Why your obsession with clarity is killing your momentum

• The brutal truth about commitment (and why most people don’t really have it)

• How to shift from perfection paralysis to powerful, consistent action

• A step-by-step strategy to recommit to what you say you want—and actually follow through

This isn’t about motivation. It’s about identity, discipline, and choosing to become the person who finishes what they start.

If you’re done with excuses and ready to get real—this one’s for you.

Why trying to “do it perfect” is just your excuse to not start.

Are you stuck at the starting line—too busy preparing, too scared to begin—or rerunning past glory that you can’t match? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into the two mental traps that hold us back: the discomfort of being a beginner, and the frustration of not immediately regaining former greatness. Whether it’s building a new habit, restarting the gym, launching a project, or repairing a relationship—waiting for perfection is just an illusion that keeps you stuck.

👉 What to expect in this episode:

• A real-talk look at why impatience, comparison, and fear of failure sabotage high performers.

• Our awkward journey—from six months of clunky date nights to the breakthrough that made it feel normal again—as a powerful reminder that imperfect action leads to progress.

• A clear roadmap:

  • Embrace where you really are (base camp, not peak)

  • Lower the bar for entry (small reps matter more than big wins)

  • Track progress—not perfection (tiny wins stack into momentum)

This isn’t about willpower—or how driven you are. It’s about letting go of unrealistic expectations, showing up, and trusting the process. Ready to move forward, no matter how messy? Let’s keep it imperfect—and powerful.

You’ve read the books.
Heard the advice.
Made the plan.

So why the hell aren’t you doing it?

This episode breaks down the brutal truth behind inaction—not from a place of shame, but from clarity. Because high achievers don’t fail from lack of knowledge… they fail from avoiding what actually matters.

We’ll unpack:

• The real reason you keep “spinning your wheels” instead of moving forward

• Why your brain is biologically addicted to busy work over needle-movers

• The two hidden forms of avoidance that are silently sabotaging your progress

• How to stop overfunctioning out of fear and start showing up with clarity

• Three tactical steps to break the loop and start taking aligned, courageous action—today

This isn’t another hype-up session.
It’s a wake-up call.

If you’re tired of knowing but not doing—this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play, take notes, and let’s get to work.

We live in a culture obsessed with “arriving.”
Million-dollar business. Perfect marriage. Six-pack abs.
And when we don’t get there fast enough, we start thinking something’s wrong—with the process… or worse, with us.

But what if the reason you feel stuck, frustrated, or constantly behind isn’t because you’re broken—
It’s because you’ve forgotten what mastery actually is.

In this episode, I break down why high achievers resist mastery, the real science behind why chasing the finish line leaves you empty, and how to rewire your brain to fall in love with the process again.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why your brain rewards pursuit—not perfection
✅ How to stop killing your own momentum with unrealistic expectations
✅ The mindset shift that will bring more meaning to your marriage, business, health, and parenting
✅ How to practice mastery in real, daily moments

This one’s raw, practical, and real. If you’ve ever said “I should be further along by now…” this one’s for you.